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The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the serious physical abuse of two dogs in the Duncan area of Mercer County, Kentucky. The Case: On Sunday, Dec....

WASHINGTON – An undercover investigation by the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International revealed dozens of items made from imperiled wildlife for sale last week at the Safari Club International convention in Reno, Nevada. These items included elephant skin furniture,...

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the nation’s most effective animal advocacy organization, is seeking an Animal Caregiver II for our Duchess Sanctuary in Oakland, Oregon. The sanctuary provides a permanent home to more than 190 rescued horses and donkeys. The main responsibility of...

(MURCHISON, Texas) – From Dec. 20, 2018 to Jan. 4, 2019 10 goats, three sheep and four cows arrived in groups at the Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch after being rescued by the Humane Society of the United States from a cruelty situation on a private property in Maryland. The 17 animals are being...

The Humane Society of the United States commends New Mexico’s Land Commissioner for signing an executive order today banning coyote and other wildlife killing contests on state trust lands. Kitty Block, acting president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, said: "This is truly a...

WASHINGTON —Thousands of wildlife trophy hunters from around the world will gather in Reno, Nevada, for the annual Safari Club International convention January 9 through 12 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. At the event, they will have access to nearly 900 exhibitors, including companies that...

EDITOR'S NOTE: After this article appeared in the Jan/Feb issue of All Animals , the White House announced that Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke will leave his position at the end of the year. As a draw for tourists from around the world, the wolves in Denali National Park are worth millions of dollars...

Kitty Block, Acting President and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, issued the following statement concerning the deadly mauling of an intern by a lion at Conservators Center in Burlington, N.C. "This is a tragic incident and our thoughts go out to the family of the victim. Sadly this...

WASHINGTON — Following media speculation last week, the Government of Japan has now confirmed that it is leaving the International Whaling Commission. It will cease whaling in the Southern Ocean but continue its whaling program in the North Pacific. By walking out of the IWC, Japan is leaving the...

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the nation’s most effective animal advocacy organization, is seeking an Analyst, Systems for the Advancement Operations department . The main responsibility of this position is to manage the HSUS fundraising and constituent database with the goal of...

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